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Café William invests in a zero-emission sailing cargo ship to transport its coffee beans Café William is taking advantage of its partner SAILCARGO's presence at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) to announce its investment in the first zero-emission sailing cargo ship to transport its coffee beans from South America to its roasting plant in Sherbrooke. "This is a world premiere in the shipping industry. The Ceiba is a sustainably built vessel that will carry cargo, with zero emissions. When it goes into operation in 2023, it will be the world's largest active, clean ocean freight vessel" Danielle Doggett,...

My coffee is oily! Is this normal? You open your bag of coffee beans, and surprise: the beans are coated with oil. Is this normal? Why is it there, and when should I pay attention to it? It's time to shed some light on coffee oils! The coffee bean, a sensitive little being! The coffee you consume every day is not an inert, lifeless food! On the contrary, it is a sensitive food, and although it is often forgotten, it does come from a tree. Indeed, the coffee bean comes from the cherry of the coffee tree. Depending on its...

Everything you need to know for the best vegan latte For most people, milk is an integral part of good coffee. However, in recent years, a host of alternatives to cow's milk have appeared on the market. Almost too many to count! In this blog, we will explain this new craze for plant-based milks and elaborate on the advantages and disadvantages of the different milks available on the market. A transition to plant-based milk In recent years, we have noticed a decrease in sales of cow's milk and a meteoric increase in sales of vegetable drinks. Several factors explain this...

Pumpkin recipes with Café William! What could be more thematic to celebrate the fall season than pumpkin-based recipes to which we add our magical ingredient: coffee! Here are two essential fall recipes that are sure to blow your mind. Bon appétit! Coffee flavored pumpkin seeds Ingredients: Pumpkin seeds Finely ground coffee (espresso grind) 1 tbsp maple syrup Preparation: Dry the pumpkin seeds at 200°F for 30 minutes. Take out of the oven and sprinkle with the finely ground coffee and maple syrup. Adjust to taste. Mix well. Return to the oven to broil for 5 minutes. *Suggestion : Try our...